A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chater 3 For as long as Benson could remember, Sierra had clung to him like glue, constantly meddling in his business. It was obvious that she adored him, but she always put on that aloof front, pretending she didn't care.

Her life was a quiet routine of reading, blending perfumes, playing the piano, and cooking-so dull, so lifeless.

Being around her felt suffocating like all the fun had been drained from his world. The only saving grace? She was obedient. There was no way she'd go through with breaking up.

She was just angry. Sierra had been mad at him before, plenty of times. He'd give her a small gift, toss out a few sweet words, and soon enough, she'd come running back to him with that same silly devotion.

"Just watch. Once this blows over, I'll send her a quick text. Next thing you know, she'll be at my place making me that special hangover remedy of hers. Women—you can't spoil them too much."

He spoke with utter confidence, certain she would never leave him. His self-satisfaction brought a lazy smirk to his lips.

"Damn, Benson! You've got your girl wrapped around your finger!"

"Honestly, I'm jealous. Even my housekeeper isn't as attentive as she is!"

Benson chuckled, draping an arm around Sophie's waist. "I'm in a good mood tonight. After we finish the cake, we'll head out for more fun. Tonight's on me—whatever you want."

blood from her wound had soaked through half of

a clown staggering through the streets. Tears spilled down her

distracted was she by her anguish that she didn't even notice the man stepping into her path until she collided

"Mr. Gray!"

alarm. He quickly stepped forward, ready to pull away the

assumption was the usual—a shameless attempt by yet

woman staggered back on her own and collapsed to the ground. He blinked, momentarily thrown

were the one who ran into Mr. Gray!" Adrian snapped. Theo's sharp gaze shifted downward, immediately

sorry. I didn't mean

ground, but her body felt utterly drained, her limbs limp and unresponsive. Her vision wavered, dark spot flickering at the

eyes flickered with a sudden

the ground, and for a brief moment, disbelief flitted across his

her and reached out and brushed her disheveled hair back from

spilling from the hotel entrance, her features came into full

voice resonant and smooth, like the

though she were staring at a familiar face she couldn't quite focus